PSG travel to Nantes for a midweek French Ligue 1 fixture as they continue to chase an unbeaten domestic campaign. The Parisians have dominated most teams in the league this season and should be too strong for the hosts.
Nantes suffered a 2-1 defeat at Rennes in their previous Ligue 1 fixture, a result that leaves them just three points above the relegation zone. They have battled inconsistency all season, claiming three wins and suffering six defeats in their last nine league matches.
Antoine Kombouare's men have also found things difficult at home, with just three wins from their last 12 matches at the Stade de la Beaujoire. However, they did claim a 1-0 victory over Lille in their previous fixture in front of their fans.
Having already sealed the Ligue 1 title and in the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League, the conundrum for PSG will be what line-up to deploy on the domestic front. They put out a much changed side at the weekend, with goals from Desire Doue and Goncalo Ramos earning them a 2-1 home victory over Le Havre.
The league title may be wrapped up but PSG still appear motivated as they look to become the first Ligue 1 side to finish the season unbeaten. One problem for Luis Enrique’s team is that they have looked poor at the back and are without a clean sheet in five of their last six matches in all competitions.
How the bookies view it: Smooth sailing for PSG
PSG have been installed as overwhelming favourites among the bookies and are priced at 1/3 by BoyleSports to claim the win. Nantes are considered outsiders at home at 11/2 with BoyleSports, who are also offering odds of 4/1 for a draw.
Head to head: Parisians too strong
PSG have a 39-10 advantage with 10 draws from 59 previous matches against Nantes. The Parisians were held to a 1-1 home draw in the reverse fixture but have won four of the last five away meetings.
Players to watch: Prolific Parisian attack
Ramos was on target last Saturday, showing he can step in when the regulars are rested. Lee Kang-In and Bradley Barcola have also caught the eye when called upon and all three men can produce over 1.5 goals for the visitors at 2/7 with BoyleSports.
Nantes can also hold their own going forward, with Moses Simon and Matthis Abline scoring a combined 15 Ligue 1 goals this season. Both men can combine to ensure the hosts produce over 2.5 goals.
Probable line-ups
Francis Coquelin and Sekou Doucoure are currently sidelined with injury and will miss out for Nantes. Marcus Coco is suspended after picking up a red card at Rennes while Abline and Simon are expected to feature in attack.
William Pacho is the only injury absentee for PSG, who are expected to continue rotating the team. Ramos, Lee and Barcola should start in attack while Lucas Beraldo could be given the nod in central defence.
Nantes: Lopes, Castelletto, Amian, Zeze, Thomas, Douglas Augusto, Leroux, Costa, Abline, Simon, Mohamed
PSG: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Kimpembe, Beraldo, Mendes, Zaire-Emery, Neves, Lee, Barcola, Doue, Ramos
Anything else catch the eye?
PSG have seen over 3.5 goals in six of their last seven away matches and a repeat is priced at evens with BoyleSports. The visitors have scored in both halves in their last two away matches in the league and a similar outcome is priced at 5/6 with BoyleSports.
The Parisians are priced at minimal odds for a straight victory and given their shaky defence, a win and both teams to score can be considered at 7/5 with BoyleSports.
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